Q My basement has concrete-block walls and gets very cold in winter. I want to insulate the walls to make it more comfortable. What are my options? A A lot depends on how much money you are willing to ...

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Q: I just bought my first house and am about to remodel my basement. The previous owners of the house glued 2-inch-thick foam insulation to the poured concrete walls. It’s got an aluminum foil face on ...

Q. I have a concrete block foundation that ranges from fully exposed to totally below grade. The basement area is dry, and I intend to finish the space. What method of insulation would you recommend ...

When it comes to finishing or updating an unfinished basement, one of the most important ways to make the space functional is basement insulation. Basement foundation walls are naturally prone to ...

Q: I’m going to be remodeling my basement and want it to be toasty warm. Would you use foam insulation or just the old standby fiberglass? What’s the worst thing that can happen if you do the job ...

Scripps Howard News Service Dear Dwight: My house was built in 1926 and has cinder-block walls in the basement. I would like to finish the walls with two-by-fours, insulate with a vapor barrier and ...

There’s nothing better than a warm home in winter or a cool house in summer, and insulating walls is one way to make that ...

Dear Jim: Our family is growing and we need more living space. I plan to convert our garage into a bedroom and build a carport. What is the most efficient way to insulate the masonry garage walls? – ...

Q-I need help before winter comes again. I live in a basement apartment and wonder if there`s any way I can ever be warm. Adding heavy-duty plastic to the windows and doors didn`t help much; I still ...